General Surgery — Flashcards

Eron classification for cellulitis: Class IV: _____ OR severe life-threatening infection (e.g. necrotising fasciitis)

_____ is an acute bacterial infection of the superficial dermis

What is the first-line management of urticaria? _____

Hint: drug

If a cellulitis-like rash is rapidly progressive & blistering then consider _____

_____ is characterised by transient, pruritic hives

What is the most common allergen for allergic contact dermatitis? _____

Head lice = _____\nNits = empty egg shells that are white, shiny, and \"glued\" to the hair

If multiple individuals of the same accommodation are infected with head lice they must be treated _____

A patient has had impetigo 2 weeks ago and now presents with malaise & blood in urine. What do you suspect? _____

Eron classification for cellulitis: Class II: _____ OR systemically well but with a comorboditiy that complicates/delays resolution of infection (e.g. PAD, chronic venous insufficiency, morbid obesity)